EV Policy Push: Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs and NAIMA leaders used the Naima Nepal Mobility Expo to demand stable EV rules for 10 years, scientific fare-setting, and faster coordination between federal and provincial bodies—plus mandatory charging stations at petrol pumps and subsidies to expand rural access. Customs & Parts Crackdown: Transport entrepreneurs also asked Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle for customs concessions on EV parts, while warning that counterfeit batteries and components are rising and need tighter monitoring. Road Safety Alarm: Nepal Police Chief IG Dan Bahadur Karki flagged a grim road toll—29,988 accident-involved vehicles in FY 2080/81, with 2,707 deaths and 47,553 injuries—calling EV growth good but urging stronger safety action. LPG Shortage Explained: A report says Nepal’s LPG scarcity is tied less to import volumes and more to distribution disruptions after rationing ended, straining the system when empty cylinders returned at once. Community Forest for Green Jobs: On Community Forest Day, Minister Gita Chaudhary stressed community forests as “Nepal’s asset,” linking forest-based enterprises, eco-tourism, and carbon credits to local income and green jobs. Wildlife & Farming Pressure: An NTNC study warns monkey raids in Nepal’s mid-hills are costing farmers about Rs 50 million a year, with corn hit hardest. Health & Climate Link: Health officials report 9 deaths from Japanese Encephalitis in 55 days, pointing to hot conditions and stagnant water in Terai paddy areas as key drivers. Biodiversity News: Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of a male Indian rhino calf in Ireland—only the second such birth there—highlighting ongoing conservation breeding successes.